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In Episode 2 of Allergic Living’s series on racial disparities in food allergies<\/strong>, emotional intelligence coach Aleasa Word explores: the healthcare experience of Black food allergy parents. She begins with her own encounter with a patronizing ER doctor as her daughter suffered anaphylaxis. She notes: “If you are facing a life-threatening situation, wouldn’t you be upset if you weren’t heard? But when I get angry, I become a threat. My skin makes me a threat. Why is that acceptable?”

Ms. Word offers advice for doctors to open the lines of trust with patients, and she explains how to be a better ally to those in the Black community. She brings passion and actionable steps to the disparities conversation. 

Aleasa Word <\/strong>is an emotional intelligence coach, diversity strategist consultant and trainer. She has a background in conflict resolution, trauma and organizational behavior. Her company website is AWordandcompany.com<\/a>. As a food allergy advocate, she is founder of Compassionforanaphylaxis.com<\/a>.

Host Jen Jobrack<\/strong> is a nationally known food allergy expert, who has worked for the allergy community in areas of public policy, legislation, education and awareness-raising. Her legislative work includes campaigns such as access to epinephrine in the schools. Jen is the founder of Food Allergy Pros<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All Talking Food Allergy Podcasts<\/a>
Food Allergy and Asthma: Burden on the Black Community<\/a>
Holes in the Safety Net for Food Allergy Families<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Coach and advocate Aleasa Word has an impassioned discussion with host Jen Jobrack on the healthcare issues facing Black food allergy families, and shares her own disturbing experience. 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